Description
These no-bake Energy Balls are the perfect healthy snack—made with oats, nut butter, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. Packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit, they're ideal for quick energy, meal prep, or on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter)
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, nut butter, honey, flaxseed or chia seeds, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir until fully combined and the mixture begins to hold together.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm it up.
- Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls using your hands.
- Store energy balls in the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For added flavor and texture, mix in shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or dried fruits like cranberries or dates.
- Boost protein by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- If the mixture is too sticky, add more oats or refrigerate longer; if too dry, add more nut butter or sweetener.
- Use sunflower seed butter or tahini to make the recipe nut-free.
